Fenix HM55R Renegade vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix HM55R Renegade ($74.95) vs Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 ($54.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right headlamp.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Fenix HM55R Renegade | Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.95 | $54.95 |
| Weight | 105g | 103g |
| Material | A6061-T6 aluminum | — |
| Weight | 105g (Fenix published) | 103g incl. battery (fenixlighting.com spec text: 3.63 oz. (103g) including battery and headband) |
| Output | 1200lm max | 800 lumens, 125 m |
| Runtime | 120h max | 160 hours max |
| Battery | 1x 18350 (included) | 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries |
| Weight basis | Including battery and headband | — |
| LED | — | One Luminus SST25 white LED, one SST20 CRI80 warm white LED, and two 2835 red LEDs |
| Modes | — | Ten lighting modes including four levels of cool white light, four levels of warm white light, red light, and red SOS |
| Size | — | Height 47 mm, Depth 31 mm |
Pros & Cons
Fenix HM55R Renegade
- 105 g all-in
- Replaceable 18350 cell
- Metal body
- Small cell limits high-mode runtime
- Metal body gets warm on turbo
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
- 800 lumens and 125 m of throw
- Runs on 1900mAh rechargeable li-on battery pack or three AAA batteries
- 103 g with the battery
- Limited lifetime guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA
- Check the size before you commit to pocket carry
- Fenix's 160 hours runtime is its longest figure, normally at the lowest level, not at full output
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 is the better value at $54.95. Both are part of our curated headlamp index — tap through to check current pricing.